Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 175 · 40 questions

Communication tip (Words and body together): Verbal = spoken words (“Well done!”, “Can I help?”, telling a joke, whispering a secret). Non-verbal = no words (a pat on the back, a high five, tapping your watch, pointing at the door, a wink). Body clues: a big smile, clapping → happy; yawning, checking the clock → bored; biting nails, a shaky voice → nervous; clenched fists, glaring eyes → angry. Words and body should match. “I’m fine” with tears in the eyes = they differ — gently ask again.

1. 1.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) checking the clock often (b) a little happy jump (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) clapping with joy
4. 4.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
5. 5.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the spelling (b) the face and body (c) the volume only (d) the words only
6. 6.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a wink (d) a high five
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
13. 13.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
14. 14.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) turning your back (c) a warm namaste (d) a big yawn
15. 15.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
16. 16.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a warm hug (c) saying “Well done!” (d) whispering a secret
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) tapping your watch (c) reading aloud (d) hands on hips
20. 20.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
21. 21.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a shaky voice (b) clenched fists (c) doodling, not looking up (d) a big, bright smile
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
26. 26.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) reading aloud (c) a phone call (d) saying “yes”
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
29. 29.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) wants more (c) bored or sleepy (d) very angry
30. 30.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) yawning again and again (b) hiding behind a friend (c) stamping feet (d) a red face, tight jaw
32. 32.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) a thumbs-up (c) a smile (d) saying “thank you”
34. 34.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a little happy jump (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) yawning again and again (d) a shaky voice
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) whispering a secret (c) tapping your watch (d) reading aloud
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) a wink (c) a warm hug (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
38. 38.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
40. 40.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False

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